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Ovechkin first to score 900 NHL goals as Capitals beat Blues

Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to score his 900th career goal in the Washington Capitals' 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.

On Mexico City's streets, vendors fight to make it to World Cup

Mexico is hoping for an economic windfall when it hosts matches including the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, but the capital's iconic street vendors see not only opportunity but dangers.

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Xhaka lifts Sunderland into fourth after Everton draw

Sunderland climbed into the Premier League's top four after Granit Xhaka's deflected strike salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to Everton on Monday.

Victor Conte, mastermind of BALCO doping scandal, dead at 75: company

Victor Conte, the mastermind of the notorious BALCO doping scandal that rocked athletics and baseball during the early 2000s, died Monday aged 75, a statement from his company said.

Barrett brothers out of All Blacks' clash with Scotland

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett and his brother, Jordie Barrett, were on Tuesday ruled out of this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Arsenal's Arteta says injured Gyokeres out of Slavia Prague tie

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed Viktor Gyokeres will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash away to Slavia Prague after suffering a muscle injury.

Alonso says 'quality' Wirtz helped get him Real Madrid job

Xabi Alonso said he landed the job as Real Madrid boss thanks in part to Florian Wirtz and has "no doubts" the German international will soon start delivering for Liverpool.

Blue heaven: huge crowds salute Los Angeles Dodgers in victory parade

Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles Dodgers fans turned the city into a sea of blue of Monday as the California metropolis saluted the baseball giants' back-to-back World Series titles.

England full-back Steward doubtful for Autumn rugby clash with Fiji

Doubts have emerged over Freddie Steward's fitness to face Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday, with England coach Steve Borthwick facing a potentially tricky selection decision if the Leicester full-back is unavailable.

Bayern know how to 'hurt' PSG, says Neuer

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says Bayern Munich know how to "hurt" Paris Saint-Germain as the Bavarians brace for their away clash with the Champions League title-holders on Tuesday.

Rybakina downs Swiatek to reach WTA Finals last four

Elena Rybakina punched her ticket to the WTA Finals last four with an impressive 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over second-seeded Iga Swiatek in round-robin play in Riyadh on Monday.

Djokovic confirmed for ATP Finals, says Italian federation boss

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, who has been out of action for three weeks, will compete in next week's ATP Finals in Turin, the president of the Italian Tennis Federation confirmed on Monday.

Trent should be remembered for 'great' Liverpool moments, says Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he will give Trent Alexander-Arnold a warm welcome when Real Madrid visit Anfield on Tuesday, even if the right-back receives a frosty reception from his formerly adoring fans.

Rybakina downs Swiatek in WTA Finals

Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to eight consecutive matches with an impressive 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over second-seeded Iga Swiatek in round-robin play at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Monday.

Vitinha says PSG-Bayern Champions League clash will show who's 'best'

Portuguese midfielder Vitinha said Paris Saint-Germain's home clash with undefeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday will be a meeting between "the two best teams in Europe".

Arsenal: The unstoppable Premier League force?

Five straight wins, just three goals conceded all season.

Springboks back Ntlabakanye call-up despite doping probe

South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Monday he backed Asenathi Ntlabakanye after the prop was called up to the squad for the first time since testing positive for a non-performance enhancing substance in August.

Nigeria's Rivers United paired with African champions Pyramids

Nigerian hopefuls Rivers United will face title-holders Pyramids of Egypt after the CAF Champions League group draw was made in Johannesburg on Monday.

India women cricketers hail new era but challenges remain

India's historic Women's World Cup victory has sparked an excitement which it is hoped will inspire the next generation and draw new fans to the sport.

India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners

India's cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women's team after their triumphant World Cup campaign.

International cricket returns to Faisalabad with Pakistan-South Africa ODIs

International cricket is set to return to Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium after 17 years with the three-match one-day international series between Pakistan and South Africa from Tuesday.

Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy

Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history.

India hails maiden women's World Cup cricket title as game-changer

India celebrated a watershed moment in its sporting history Monday after the women's cricket team won their first World Cup crown, with greats of the game saying it would inspire future generations.

Spalletti bidding to revive Juve and reputation ahead of Sporting visit in Champions League

Luciano Spalletti begins his Champions League salvage operation with Juventus on Tuesday night as the Italians face Sporting Lisbon in search of a first win in Europe this season.

Bouanga brace as LAFC beats Austin 4-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs

Los Angeles FC, fueled by two goals from Denis Bouanga and one apiece by Son Heung-min and Jeremy Ebobisse, beat Austin FC 4-1 on Sunday to advance in the MLS Cup playoffs.

'Golden age': Japan hails Yamamoto, Ohtani after Dodgers triumph

Japan revelled Monday in a "golden age" for the nation's baseball led by Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto after they played starring roles in the Los Angeles Dodgers winning back-to-back World Series.

Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain NBA's lone unbeaten team

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder thumped New Orleans 137-106 and emerged from Sunday as the NBA's only remaining unbeaten team after losses for San Antonio and Chicago.

Barnstorming Bayern face acid test at reigning champions PSG

Bayern Munich's trip to holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday is a test to determine where they stand among the European elite this season.

Alonso shaping new Real Madrid on Liverpool return

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield to face his former side Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday after a nearly immaculate start to life in the Spanish capital.

Half Yours favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'

Half Yours heads into Tuesday's Melbourne Cup as short-priced favourite ahead of Valiant King and Al Riffa, setting the scene for a woman jockey to win Australia's "race that stops a nation" for only the second time.

Tonga rugby league star has surgery after 'seizure' against NZ

Tonga forward Eli Katoa was stable Monday after surgery following "seizure activity" during a Pacific Championships rugby league match against New Zealand, his Australian club said.

Trent's return with Real Madrid reminds Liverpool of what they are missing

Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool on Tuesday with both player and his boyhood club struggling to adapt after his emotional departure for Real Madrid.

Bills outlast Chiefs while NFL-best Colts fall to Steelers

Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to spark the Buffalo Bills over Kansas City 28-21 on Sunday while the NFL-best Indianapolis Colts were upset at Pittsburgh.

NBA champion Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain unbeaten

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in just three quarters as the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder thumped the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106 on Sunday to push their season-opening win streak to 7-0.

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